Why the G.O.P Should Go Over the Fiscal Cliff

The Takeaway

If Congress and President Obama don’t reach a deal in the next 41 days, we’re heading right over the fiscal cliff.
Fresh from a defeat in the Presidential election and not wanting to renege on their promise of not raising taxes, the GOP appears to hold few cards as they approach the negotiating table. And the Democrats have a spring in their step, believing they’re on better footing to make a deal which they insist will include higher taxes on the wealthy.
But despite Republican’s fears, conservative columnist Marc Thiessen says going over the fiscal cliff could work out to their favor.

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